Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 Episodes
As former Federal Contracting Officers who have also walked in industry’s shoes, Kevin and Paul share their expertise and perspectives in support of the podcast’s mission: Make government contracting better, one contract at a time.
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370 – To Compete or Not Compete
Kevin and Paul discuss one of the key decisions (really a determination) that a Contracting Officer must make at the beginning of the acquisition process: to compete or not compete. Listen and learn...
369 – What are Assisted Acquisition Services (with Kim Yates)
Sometimes the government agency or office has a requirement that they don’t have the resources to procure on their own. (Or would prefer not to procure on their own for many reasons) Kevin discusses...
368 – What is Privity of Contract?
Kevin and Paul talk relationships and how the government, prime contractors, and subcontractors must take care in how they interact to avoid confusion and contractual issues.
367 – How do Government Contractors Get Paid?
Kevin and Paul describe the primary online tools that government contractors must use to invoice and get paid for their work, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
366 – The CPARs Process (with Shelley Hall)
Kevin talks through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process with Shelley Hall, a former contracting officer with over 30 years of experience and current Skyway...
365 – Marketing to the Government (with Mark Amtower)
Kevin discusses business to government (B2G) marketing basics with Mark Amtower – marketer, salesman, and podcaster – who shares his decades of experience in the GovCon world. Listen and learn how...
364 – What is Best in Class Contracting?
Best in class contracting often creates a “path of least resistance” for government buyers and allows industry to follow that path to sales. Kevin and Paul discuss the purpose and impact of best in...
363 – What is a Show Cause Notice?
Kevin and Paul discuss the final step before a Contracting Officer terminates a government contract, the “show cause” notice. Listen and learn the path that leads to a show cause notice and why open...
362 – Insurance for Government Contractors (with Rick Roman)
Kevin talks insurance with Rick Roman from Gulf Coast Underwriters. Listen and learn some of the unique insurance requirements for government contractors, how they may increase the cost of contract...
361 – Past Performance Hurricane Prep
Kevin and Paul discuss the importance of planning ahead, specifically when building a past performance library. Listen and learn how to be prepared to use your past performance to give the...
360 – Only the Contracting Officer…
Only the Contracting Office has the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts. So why do so many others seem to have at least some authority to direct contractors? Kevin and Paul...
359 – What is a down select? (REFRESHER)
Kevin and Paul discuss an acquisition strategy that can provide extra confidence in a contractor’s ability to deliver – the down-select. Learn how a down-select acquisition strategy helps the...
358 – Unequal Exchanges
Kevin and Paul describe a key feature of government source selections, FAR 15.306’s prohibition on favoring one offeror over another. Learn how this impacts the acquisition process and why many...
357 – Standard Operating Procedures w/Troy Small
Kevin discusses the power of standard operating procedures with special guest Troy Small, a retired Marine Corps Contracting Officer and current Skyway Acquisition team member.
356 – What is the Bona Fide Need Rule?
Kevin and Paul discuss the rules around obligating funds that guide the government’s acquisition strategies and contract management activities. Listen and learn why purpose, time, and amount are...
355 – What is a Cure Notice?
Cure notice? It’s not as good as it sounds. Kevin and Paul describe this element of the government’s contract termination process. Listen and learn why clear communication between the parties can...